Barloworld posts a 14.3% increase in full-year revenue

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GUEST - Dominic Sewela - Barloworld CEO

Key financial highlights:

- Revenue from continuing operations of R45.0 billion, up 14.3%

- Group operating profit from core trading activities improved 18.6% to R4.3 billion - Group operating profit margin of 9.6% (FY22: 9.3%)

- Group EBITDA margin of 12.2%, in line with prior year

- Group HEPS from continuing operations increased 60 cents to 1 156 cents

- Improved group ROIC at 17.7% above the hurdle rate of 14% (FY22: 16.9%)

- Final ordinary dividend of 300 cents per share (cps) declared
20 Nov 2023 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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